The Seattle Star Newspaper, November 21, 1922, Page 16

3 of Idea) difficulties, has, in the article, marshaled som facts which give The ly interest in Seattle, particule Ty in view of the fact that the city counci} and other elty off | clals are now tackling the fare | . but are apparently ion its difficulty. —The Bd itor. By Benjamin Is it the plan now Offers an alluring Proposition to you a the adoption of a tr Method seems assured the plan that lowers the cost of your transportation to @ minimum dy giving wholesale riding privileges at a wholesale price and ™ per cent to the service furnish the utility without increasing oper ‘ating costs? A Scent fare, of course, is very desirable; so is a fcent or & Scent fare. But all are im when one considers the cost and who pays for it, Un the Scent fare, whieh pre- vailed during the shipyard = to 6% H. Petley sented that the full year, 1920, basis with reduced of 1921, gross 131,139, op- .334, leaving @ ; then adding the $843,000 required 4: i Sup i is g i 8 > ea if 8 5 k - bie rt ist te eft i Pe BFF i i wee rl nt 684,195, will add 7 general tax levy, mak- of assessment 33 mills, ie sum of $50 on an as | tion of $1,500. He will) be juired to pay, as before, additional tax levied against the man which is readily to the consumer. Will Citizen stand for this? &@ 2 to 1 vote the citizens of Se-| rejected a proposition to place | it from street railway opera- on the tax rolls and there is| to expect a different de- his time. does the pass system op- to improve conditions? the pass system the pur- chaser of a pass becomes stockholder in the corporation owning and operating the street railway. The casual rider, the with a Packard or the of any automobile, for tier, who is not a reg- of the railway and as # matter of con- case of emergency necessity, is not a , and may be consid- as one of the corporation's k eit Ta E EFF H 332 i i : i ir 1eEiE 4 i i i i { | i | e fs not interested in the cor- poration’s welfare or success and is) therefore not entitied to the bene- fits that should accrue to every @tockhoider. The casual rider is) therefore required to pay a higher Fate of fare, which amounts, at the present time, to 10 cents for single fares or three for 25 cents. The stockholder, on the other hand, is) provided with a pass entitling him to unlimited riding to suit his con-| venience or requirements for which he pays comparatively small amount weekly. | ‘The average citizen with a pass, experience shows, will ride 28 times weekly, for which he pays the sum | of $1 or $1.25, as the case may be, | with an average cost per ride of about 4 cents. His rides may con sist of long-haul rides to and from, Green Lake or Fauntleroy, morning ; and evening, or at night, week-days | and Sundays, combined with short- haul ridex during the day to the | public market, in which case the; total number of tiles traveled will! be considerable; or the rides may | consist of a greater number of short-haul rides, morning and eve- ning and home to lunch at noon, a its adoption of Youngstown, Ohio | tem was put Into effect in October, |bring the total appropriated to date | 1921, weekly paswes selling at $1.25, results | eration. which case the total mileage trav:| Eine Marshal on om equal that of the 1 will It is that under the system all pass equally in the serv © rendered by the utility, which ix not the cave in any method of fare col lection based solely on the ber of rides and that disregards num Watch | No further clues t | who fired the Righ ay unday night pa Re pextenaive Investiqn rt L. Laing ing to Acting THE SEATTLE STAR Tells Why Pass Plan Is Best “Father” Writes Views for Star _ _|POSTAL BANK for Fien | WASHINGTON, Nov have been found, | usually large Fire Marshal | ings on the Pacific coast were Tuesday, despite an | last month, according to reports Just tion that is still | released. MAKING GAINS, deposits in postal sav The biggest increase In ‘TheBon Marché PIKE STREET—SHCOND AVENUB—UNION STRENT AS BOOKS | | CHRISTMAS TOYS It is always “safe” to give Wouldn’t you love to cud- S made CHRISTM 5 00 n | posits was made by Los An P 6 y vs 3 the length of haul. All costs in | continuing Dosita was made by Los As a book for a Christmas gift. dle a Woolly Sheep? Baby street railway operation are fig- | A special investigator from the | $50,091,. The following coast ol May we suggest “Captain Ps h. ured on the car mile basis and |, markhal's office was kept on the | have p 4 the million dollar mark is Blood.” by ‘Capt would love it, too. And oh, street railway men are agreed | tr ita: Seattle and 4 plood,” by Rafeel Sabatini what fun to hug a nice, soft that the true measure of serv. | leokout Monday night, but the fire! re, ee wee) | for a man—he’ll like it. Have . ice rendered upen which a just | fiona failed to reappear, The Right |! a you read “Babbitt,” by Sin- Rabbit with long ears, or @ q ene < rad dig igre as a | hotel was wot afire in two places Sun. | began large Increases on the ps | — Oclair Lewis, one of the most Puppy Dog, or a bewhiskered we » on ( a apt cific coast, however, total deposit | r 1" A ‘ fern, befere the advent of the (cay Bight, the guests escaping in bs — rh r . hen . . n| widely discussed books of the Kitten. The medium sizes pass, this has been difficuts if |P@nlc when the smoke and flames| I postal savingy banks shrun winter? Both are $2.00. Oo are from $1.00 to $2.00. » not impossible owing to compli: [swept up an alrshaft $788,000 during the month of Octo-/ Upper Main Floor, South—The Bon Marche Fourth Floor—The Bon Marche cations that arise in the appli | Sunday night marked the fourth| ber, The total balance on deponit L cation of « carmile basis of attempt of the Incendiary to burn the| October 81, wan $134,857,000, Const | fare collection, for example, in | hotel cities reported deposits as follows: | the sone system, whieh has ~ — - — Seattle, $3.11 Tacoma, 91,555, | often been tried but always | . }000; Portland, $1,470,000; Low An-| e e e abandoned. ‘The pass aystem fur | Erickson Presents | gelen $928,000; San Francisco, $883 b setution of this. problem | Skagit Power Bill j255.000 Ositiana, Cat, a20uo00 Resul s in every known where after 19 weeks’ The pass syste Ba 22 Women’s (Seconds), pair Heathers, (Seconds), pair 11%. BOYS’ WOOL SWEATERS Ruffneck, slip-on stripes; sizes 28 to 34. achieved thru the opete-| tion of the pass system have proven |Priation of $500,000 for the Skagit case & development waa tn 1 following | troduced the jits operation for 14 weeks has re-| sulted in an increase of 55 per cent in the number of passengers car ried and a slight decrease, per cent in the grows eelved and no increase in cost of operation, installed in the face of very strong | jitney competition operating under | a Scent fare and has proved tts ability to operate successfully under such adverse conditions by eliminat. | ing 75 per cent of its competitors. Of the total operation revenue lens revenue re. m Velveteen and Metallic Dresses Velveteen skirts and metallic bodices, with belts of velveteen—brown black and navyy—short sleeves. Children’s Knitted Underwaists (Seconds) MEN’S WOOL SOCKS, 3 for $1.00 in drop-stiteh effects, irregularities in knitting; sizes 10 to 12. | MEN’S CASHMERE SOCKS, style; aye | son. was An ordinance av nd | power project ore the Adoption of t to $6,449,770 operation cent from the former rate charged. | required to tranafer on }In the case of the city of Tacoma| The reduced fare received from the| Col. BE. H. Schulz, Lieut. Col. Ronald) | the adoption of the pans system and| other man will furnteh the expeoted| E. Fisher, Lieut. Col. Harry T. Mat-| | thewa, Lieut. Col A. HL Beebe, Lieut. | Col, Alvin HI. Hankins, Maj. George | deficit. 3 plished thru the pass system, If you can't If you would bureau. It ts the business of a pub- Hely owned utility to so operate as to furnish a maximum of service at a minimum of cost, and this can only be secom NMC. |... 20 oan eo cn wre = we ne ene Beret end No... 2. -cemanewe meee emma an we none eee Oaty «oe 3 ne ne ene oe ee ee BAO. ... 2 noone een orcns rece ene raat men ensegnecnnes ences uthorizing appro | Ban Diego, $124,000. Elect Officers of city counct! Mon his measure will Officers elected by the Ansoc Oren B. Col mory, were Col The panshold.| president; Lieut. jand Maj. Herbert W. Meyers, reserve Tader a Scent fare proposed with | corps, vice president Members chosen to serve on the} a the cars| DA adoption of the Borer. Why and How Coke Should Be Used for Domestic Heating If you are having trouble getting coal; get enough coal: Ike to use coke, but dont know how: If you think coke can't be used successfully tn ordinary domestic heating furnaces; If you want to know why and how !t can be uned— Then you will want the bulletin just prepared by The Star's Washington bureau, based on practical and enstly understood gov ernment tests and experiments carried out by Uncle Sam's mines It tells you all about coke and exactly how to une ft in your furnace, Just fill out carefully the coupon below and mail it to our Washington bureau, not to The Star's Seattle office. Bureau, The Seattle Star, Washington 1322 New York Ave, Washington, D. ©. I want a copy of the bulletin, “Coke for Domestic Heating,” and inclose herewith two cents in stamps for postage. wide belts. Heavy fleece lined, length; sizes 36 to 44. with slight | 25c| Natural cashmere, medium weight; sizes 10 to $2.39 black with orange Women’s Cotton Fleeced Union Suits 12 35¢ “Pearl” brand; reinforced with buttons and straps; sizes 2 to 12. | MEN’S SILK AND FIBER THE BON MARCHE RGAIN BASEMENT Because of our low overhead expense, our immense vol- ume and quick turnover of stock, we are fortified with bargains well worth a special trip to The Bargain Basement Bolivia and Wool Velour COATS: 6 excellent styles. Many fur collared. Many new Russian effects, with Bizes tow blouse backs and 22 1 29 with low, high or Dutch necks, ankle and knee izes to 38 3 for $1.00 SOCKS, pair Silk and fiber, in assorted colors; sizes 10 to 11%, WOMEN’S MERCERIZED LISLE STOCKINGS, CBUTOONS ie e i veccess Black and cordovan; sizes 8% to 10. WOMEN’S COTTON STOCKINGS (Seconds)... . 25c Medium beavy weight; elastic ribbed tops; black or cordovan; sizes 644 to 10%. Army Organization | }of the Army of the United States at the second annual meeting of the or- | showed an increase of 60 per cent|all of the benefits from whatever | santzation Monday night at the ar. in the number of passengers car-| profit ts made due to their co-op. ried with a corresponding increase | eration and support. | im gross revenue of 31 per cent and| ers thus become the sole owners of | Fisher, regular army, vice president, | | & negligible increase In cost of op-| the utility | Pass holdera average 4.2 rides dally at a cost of 4.0 cents per|no transfern there will be no re rid@ which ts a reduction of 50 per| duction in fare for the man who ta| executive committee Include Pearce, Col, Ovcar J. Charles, | Myers, Ronald mer B. Brinton and Lieut. George D. | 39c This very special purchase of 150 Girls’ Coats from a famous New York maker represents price concessions seldom offered at this season—and we pass them on to you. MOSTLY WITH FUR COLLARS Sizes 8 to 14 Years Girls’ Tailored Coats | | $10.95 intion | een ee a eet Made of popular polaire, bolivia, cheviot and velour, Wurdemann, Capt. K. Charles Bean, in checks and diagonal weaves, so becoming to girls— Maj. Herbert W. Meyers, Maj. Wil-| with roomy pockets, slashed and set - on, and novelty backs. They are belted and warmly lined to the hem. In Tan, Brown, Henna, Copen and Navy $10.95 v f : 1 | | Junior Winter Coats | $12.95 Smart coats of velour and bolivia, plain and check and diagonal polaire. Fancy backs with arrowheads, buttons and pleats; the sleeve is cut deep; there are spacious novelty pockets and narrow, double belts. Good warm coats that will defy wind and cold weather—in tan, brown, henna, Copen and navy. Second Floor—The Bow Marche $1.45 # —=— Untrimmed Hats That Were Formerly Priced at Much More Now—you can have a new hat and at decided savings. Large, becoming shapes, varied styles, in medium size and close-fitting small shapes—all fashionable models. In black, purple, poppy, navy, sand, pheasant and brown. TRIMMINGS TACKED ON FREE—IF YOU CHOOSE Trimmings to Go on the New Hat Shapes of Interest to the Home Milliner Pompons, glycerined ostrich, long zippy ostrich, feather novelties, 48¢, 68¢, 75¢, 95¢. Novelty and metallic fruit and flowers, 48¢, 75¢ and 95¢. Third Floor—The Bon Marche ON THE MAINAISLE The Buy-Way of The Bon Marche Upper Main Floor Jewelry 39c Brooches, Bar Pins, Baby Pins, also a won- derful assortment of Bead Necklaces, Stamped Art Goods 35c Including Towels, Scarfs, Centers, Chil- dren’s Dresses, Hot Dish Holders and various other items. Good News for Gift Shoppers Silk Gowns and Chemises $3.95 Radium estate “Wear-Ever” and “Universal” Aluminum Roasters Stamped Bedspreads $2.25 and REDUCED Rnd apoyo Sone h ~~ Crepe de Chine Oh, how lovely, and oh, how inexpensive are these Nighties and Boudoir Caps Made of silk, lace trimmed, at $1.00, $1.50 and $1.95. Chemises $1.95 Of good quality crepe de chine. Silverware at 19c The best Aluminum Roasters at a reduced price—your choice of two of the most famous makes. Small size reduced to $4 Medium size reduced to $ said ickel silv Chemis Large eich redused % $6. meee of silver-plated and nickel silver mer Union St. Basement—The Bon Murche Fabric Gloves 95c In orchid, AEB TS font % Washable fabrics in gray, mode, beaver, honeydew, Muslin 15c¢ Yard white, brown, pongee—sizes 6 to 8s. sunshine, 2,000 yards, heayy,sfine, even Assorted Jelly Beans 15c Lb. shiek green weave Unbleached “Muslin—in lengths to 10 yards; Percales 15c Yard Good guality—2,500 yards in Christmas Cards 25c, 50c Box 12 ty Christmas Oards and 12 envel- opes in each box. Tuxedo Collars 29c THE GOWNS are in plain colors with mstitehed tops or fancy lace ngs in many styles—strap and p shoulders. the lot—for aprons and house Of Venise lace, scalloped and pointed effect, THE CHEMISES are in delightful dresses; full yard wide; neat floral designs. styles, from the very elaborately lace patterns. : trimmed, some with real filet bands— He) Handkerchiefs 19c to the tallored garments with just a We cannot take phone orders for thes Fabric Floor—Third—The Bon Marche Sheer lawn, touch of filet to proclaim them dis- and hemstit Upper M two-tone and novelty colored borders. Floor—The Bon Marche